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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Maclura pomifera (Raf.) Schneid.
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Osage Orange
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Moraceae
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7
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Short trunked with a low irregular crown of branches, fast rate of growth.
ADAPTABILITY:
Full sun, adaptable to climate and soil. Tough native tree.
FUNCTIONS:
Wind break, hedge, barrier, shade tree. Select thornless male clones if available.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Litter from fruit on female trees and branches. Tree has thorns and invasive
roots.
NATIVE RANGE:
South-central United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'White Shield'-vigorous, thorn-free, male clone.
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